brutal vs mild

brutal

adj
  • Direct and without attempt to disguise unpleasantness. 

  • Disagreeably precise or penetrating. 

  • Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel. 

  • Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech. 

  • Harsh; unrelenting. 

  • In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs. 

mild

adj
  • Acting gently and without causing harm. 

  • Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor. 

  • Of only moderate severity; not strict. 

  • Not serious or dangerous. 

  • Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected. 

  • Gentle and not easily angered. 

  • Not overly felt or seriously intended. 

noun
  • A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale 

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